Field Engineer

Gray; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Construction is seeking an experienced Field Engineer to join our field operations team. The role involves assisting the Site Manager with layout, procurement, scheduling, QA/QC, safety, and field reporting on diverse construction projects nationwide.

You will collaborate with project managers, subcontractors, and field staff, maintain daily progress and red-line drawings, and help ensure on-time delivery and quality across manufacturing, data centers, and distribution facilities.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school with minimum 2 years of related construction experience or 4+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and mobile devices for field reporting and communications.
• Demonstrated teamwork, reliability and ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Site Manager in layout of building items (structural, civil, process, architectural).
• Assist in procurement of construction materials and scheduling of deliveries.
• Prepare and review purchase orders and receiving reports; monitor subcontractor performance.
• Maintain QA/QC standards; lead safety meetings and on-site safety for assigned projects.
• Review shop drawings and submittals; update red-line as-built drawings regularly.
• Generate daily and monthly reports; assist in tracking man-hours and project progress.
• Support project management decisions and coordinate with city officials, inspectors and SM/PM.

Skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Strong work ethic

Education

Associates degree or equivalent (two-year college/technical school)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

Gray Construction is looking to add an experienced Field Engineer to our field operations team.

Responsibilities

Why Gray?

Gray is fully integrateddesign-builderdelivering end-to-end solutions across construction, professional services, specialty equipment, and real estate. Since 1960, Gray has grown from a regional contractor to a nationally ranked industry leader, serving topdomestic and internationalcompanies inthe following markets:Manufacturing,Food & Beverage,Data Centers,Advanced Technology,andDistribution.

Ourintegrated approach allows us to deliver value at every phase of a project—from designing and buildingstate-of-the-artfacilities to fabricating custom process equipment and implementing advanced automation.

But what truly defines Grayisour people.Our success is driven by passionate, collaborative team members who take pride in their work, value strong relationships, and are committed to doing the right thing for our customersand one another. At Gray,you’llfind a culture built on teamwork, accountability, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

“Personal growth precedes Gray’s growth.” – Stephen Gray, President & CEO, Gray, Inc.

What We Expect

• Assist Site Manager in layout of building items, primarily structural, civil, process, and architectural items.
• Assist Site Manager in procurement of construction materials.
• Assist site and project team in execution of purchase orders, monitor deliveries, and execute receiving reports.
• Performs on-site material placed surveys as required. Ensure quantities in place are accurate and reported weekly or as directed by the Site Manager.
• Assist Site Manager in scheduling construction activities, such as monitoring material deliveries and subcontractor performance. Consolidate their activities on reports as requested by the Site Manager.
• After two to six months, develop bid lists, issue documents for procurement purposes, review bids, and evaluate proposals as directed by the Site Manager, and through consultation with the Project Manager.
• Assist the Site Manager in establishing and maintaining high safety and QA/QC standards. Work with Site Manager in establishing safety meeting agenda.
• Conduct safety meetings as directed by the Site Manager.
• Review, understand, assimilate and log shop drawings and submittals.
• Help maintain a current set of red line as-built drawings as directed by the Site Manager. Correlate and update construction documents as they are reviewed.
• May assist with general labor and clean up occasionally.
• Will be required to manage the jobsite, in the absence of the Site Manager, on a regular basis.
• Perform and record Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) audits throughout the jobsite on all divisions of work and following through with the recorded audit to ensure the work is satisfactory.
• Assist in performing the project’s daily report and monthly man hour’s report.
• Able to make decisions regarding safety and quality on the spot to make improvements, without further approval. Bring all out of spec issues to the attention of the ASM and SM to receive counsel on the path forward.
• Know and enforce the safety program. Serve as on-site safety when one is not specifically assigned to the project.
• Conduct investigations into any and all safety incidents. You will be required to produce accurate reports to present to the Site Manager and Project Management staff when appropriate.
• Will work with city officials, OSHA, and inspectors throughout the duration of the project. Works with SM to ensure all inspections are scheduled and conducted per project specifications and properly documented.
• Responsible for the communication, implementation and enforcement of Gray’s safety program on site.
• Assumes ownership of scopes of work and management of subcontractors as assigned by SM
• Keeps up to date progress drawings of work put in place daily by utilizing bluebeam, excel, or assemble.
• Generate meeting agendas/minutes from various site meetings for review of SM and ensures timely and accurate distribution.
• Able to receive verbal or written direction along with constructive criticism from SM, and willing to provide such as needed/directed.
• Bring any and all customer requested changes to the attention of the SM and PM for appropriate contract action.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Who We Want

• Associates degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school AND a minimum of 2 years of related construction experience OR 4+ years of relevant construction experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must possess basic computer skills including the ability to utilize Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), tablets and smartphones.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development.

This position requires travel as our projects are scattered throughout the United States and, in some cases outside of the U.S.. The selected candidate can live anywhere in the USA, but would be required to travel to the project site per Gray’s travel policy.

If you are a high achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast-paced innovative company, then Gray is the place for you.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, reach, and talk or hear. They are regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities include accurate near and distant vision.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The team member is occasionally exposed to high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and/or heat, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. The noise level is generally moderate to loud. Overtime may be required. Some travel may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Through counsel with the PM and SM, ensure the subcontractors are performing their work in accordance with the guidelines set forth in their contract.

EEO Disclaimer

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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